Question

Lateritic soils are ....... and Podzolised soils are .......
(i) Sesquioxides leached soils and Sesquioxides enriched soils respectively
(ii) Sesquioxides leached soils and Silica enriched soils respectively
(iii) Silica enriched soils and Sesquioxides enriched soils respectively
(iv) Sesquioxides enriched soils and Silica enriched soils respectively
Choose the correct answer from the given below options:

• A. (i) and (ii) only
• B. (i) and (iii) only
• C. (i) only
• D. (iv) only

Hint:

To remember this:
- Tropical Laterites leach silica out \( \rightarrow \) Enriched in Sesquioxides (Fe and Al, giving them a red color).
- Cool temperate Podzols leach sesquioxides out \( \rightarrow \) Enriched in Silica (giving them an ash-gray, sandy appearance).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D